The Dallas Post COMMUNITY Sunday, October 19, 2003 5 The Catherine McAuley Cen- ter is preparing for another sea- son of matching local ~ families,businesses and organi- zations with needy families in Luzerne and Lackawanna coun- ties. The center links people who are in need to people who have more than their need and want to help. Every year for the past 13 years the Adopt-A-Family Pro- gram has provided food, cloth- ing, toys and other gifts to ap- proximately 2000 people in the Northeast region-people who otherwise could not afford much of a Christmas. Individuals, families, organi- zations or businesses that are interested in participating in the programs should contact the Adopt-A-Family coordinator at the Catherine McAuley @® 121 Church St. Ply- mouth, phone 779-2801. Mone- tary donations are also accept- ed. Applications for the Adopt-A- Family will be taken Monday and Thursday from 1 to 5 p.m. starting October 20 to Novem- ber 3, or until predetermined eAdopt-A-Family program ready for 2003 holidays quota is met at the Catherine McAuley House, 121 Church st., Plymouth. Applicants must have picture I.D., Social Security cards for everyone in the family, and Proof of Income. If applicants receive Food Stamps, a current print out from the welfare office stating income is required to calculate benefits. If applicants do not receive food stamps, two months of pay stubs and/or current statements of SSI of : SSD benefits and/or a current statement of Child Support and/or (2) month’s stubs from support checks. Family clothing sizes and an idea for a house- hold item are needed. Written proof Dollar Income and Food Stamp Dollar is mandatory and Registration will not take place without this - information. Proof of Income statements must be dated with- in one month of application. Applications will not be taken unless income requirements are in the possession of applicant. For more information on how to adopt-a-family for the holi- day season call 779-2801. New Lions Club in Kingston Township A new Lions Club has formed in Kingston Township, and will be participating in White Cane Month. The club meets the first and third Thursdays of each month at 7 p.m. at the Checker- board Inn, Carverton Rd., Trucksville. New members are welcome. Shown, from left, front row: John Versari, Kingston Twp. Supervisor; Paul Sabol, Kingston Twp. Supervisor; Stephen Crane, Secretary; Trudi Dempsey, Financial Secretary; Mike Ben- dick, Vice President, with his children; Karen Leonardi, President. Second row: Chris Yankovich, Kingston Twp. Supervisor; Carl Goodwin, Kingston Twp. Su- pervisor; Ed O'Neill, Township Manager; Jack Nice; Frank Dempsey, Treasurer. Judge Conaboy to address Eagle Scouts Salvation Army Christmas aid signups The Salvation Army will accept applications for help with toys and food October 22, 23, 28 and 29 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and again from 1 to 3 p.m. Evening hours will be available on October 29 between 6 and 8 p.m. Applicants must bring in proof of income, rent receipt and iden- tification for all those in the household. Applications will not be processed without this information. Also, sizes, including shoe sizes, will be needed for all children under the age of 12. For more information call 824-8741. The Honorable Richard P. Conaboy will address the fifth annual “Gathering of Eagles” dinner, to be held at Victoria Inn, Pittston on Sunday, No- vember 23, at 6 p.m. The event annually honors the current class of Northeastern Pennsyl- vania Eagle Scouts and wel- comes all Eagle Scouts. During the past year over 100 young men earned the rank of Eagle Scouts of America. Nationally, approximately 2 percent of all boys who enter Boy Scouts attain the rank of Eagle Scout by fulfilling re- quirements in areas of leader- ship, community service, char- acter development and outdoor skills. Conaboy was appointed a US. District Judge in 1979 by President Jimmy Carter and trict of Pennsylvania since 1992. He has been extensively involved in numerous academ- ic, governmental, and public service activities and has re- ceived many honors and awards for legal scholarship and outstanding community service. Those interested in attend- ing the “Gathering of Eagles” dinner can contact the Harry & Back Mountain Senior Citizens The Back Mountain Seniors now meet once monthly, on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings start at 1 p.m. and will be held in St. Therese’s Church Hall on Pioneer Ave. and Davis Street in Shavertown. We will start to work on sleeping bags for the homeless at 12 p.m. before each meeting. For information call Lil at 696-1828 or Marie at 696-3095. Jeanette Weinberg Scout Ser- vice and Training Center at 207-1227. has served as the Senior Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle Dis- Scout in the Northeastern Pennsylvania Council, Boy The Joan E. and David W. Kunkle Memorial Gymanfa Ganu, (Welsh Hymn Sing Festival) was held October 12 at the First Welsh Presbyterian Church, Heights of Wilkes-Barre. Greeters in authentic Welsh Attire in- cluded Tyler Nulton, Shavertown. He is the grandson of Joan E. and David W. Kunkle. The Kunkle chil- dren, John and Paul of Wilkes-Barre and Mrs. Jane Nulton, Shavertown, were at the festival. Greeters in authentic Welsh attire are, from left. front row Tyler Nulton, Shavertown, Grandson of Joan E. and David W. Kunkle and Elizabeth Shoemaker, Leesburg, Va. Back row: Vonnie Richards Shoemaker and William Shoemaker, Leesburg VA. Even the little ones can help Some of the students at the Trinity Learning Center in Dallas brought in food to contribute to the Thanksgiving Food Drive at the Back Mountain Food Pantry. From left: Madison Fed- erici, Hannah Thomas, Sammy Ciravolo, Nicholas Carr, Di- ane Kerestes, Director of the Center, Kyle Yaglowski, Matthew Pingalore, Hannah Baloga, Sarah Cominsky, Kaylee Yagloski. NO DOWN PAYMENT, NO INTEREST OR PAYMENTS until April | “Offer aig and 10/3 ubject to credit appro 3. No payments requ BXORfH ISU vi GIGANTIC LAYAWAY SALE DON'T BE LEFT OUT NEXT WINTER- Reserve your Top-Performing Simplicity Snowthrower Today! (except CR Prem less the fotal purchase price and all related insurance if applicable. Finance charges wi premiums &f applicable) are paid § 5344 Main Road Sweet Valley, PA 18656 (570) 477-5432 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00 - 5:30 Sat. 8:00 - 3:00 Back Mtn. Trail cleanup days Volunteers are needed for Back Mountain Trail Cleanup days. Help keep the trail usuable and safe. Bring family, friends, shovel, rake, gloves and more to the DAMA Bridge on the following dates: October 18 and 25 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., November 9 and 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mt. Grange meeting Mountain Grange #567 will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 21 at 4 p.m. at the Grange hall. Anyone interested in joining, please contact a present mem- ber or phone the grange the Tell our advertisers you saw them in The Post. ( § evening on the meeting. They'll appreciate it, and so will we. ARE YOU AGE 50 OR OVER? HELP PROTECT YOUR ASSETS telephone calls and visits A) Linda A. Giordano, rurce circ Premier Agent Specializing In Long Term Care Insurance A) with Call Me For More Information The Prudential Insurance Company of America 347-4184 or 829-2685, ext. 7286 staples. Lights can be creatively installed Prudential Long Term Care™ Insurance is issued by The Prudential Insurance Company of America, 751 Broad Street, : 470 E. 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Protection develops approxi- mately two weeks after getting the shot and may last up to one year. People six months of age and older who are at risk for getting a serious case of In- fluenza should be vaccinated. An annual flu shot is recom- mended for: people 50 years of age or older; residents of long- term care facilities; people who have certain long-term health problems, such as heart, lung, or kidney disease, asthma or anemia; people with weakened immune systems; people six months to 18 years of age on long-term aspirin treatment; pregnant women past the third month of pregnancy during flu season, and health care profes- sionals. An annual flu shot is encour- aged for healthy children ages six to 23 months of age; house- hold contacts and out-of-home caretakers of children; people who provide essential commu- nity services; people who trav- el outside the U.S.; people liv- ing in residence halls or other crowded conditions, or anyone who wishes to decrease their chance of getting the flu. Lake-Lehman class of 1983 reunion Lake-Lehman class of 1983 will celebrate its 20th reunion on November 22 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Appletree Terrace, Newberry Estates in Dallas. Classmates interested in at- tending may still do so by call- ing Randy Moskaluk at 674- 3707. Please R.S.V.P. by Octo- ber 30. Over 50 classmates are scheduled to attend. For more information call Allyson-Stash Leskowsky at 639-5967, Diane Harris-Hoyt at 298-2657, Lea-Ann Malak- Hardwick at 288-3274 or Brian Andes at 784-4910. 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